Mother's Day

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.' Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31: 25-31

Today, we celebrate Mother's Day.

Today, Deborah Meeks Moody, I celebrate you.

My mother is:

A Godly woman

Beautiful

Faithful

Loyal

Compassionate

Creative

Extraordinary cook

The list could go on and on.  But one thing I always can count on is that she is always THERE.  Through thick and thin my mom is there for me when I need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on.  I have a sense of peace and comfort knowing I can always count on her.

Just last weekend, Pi Phi was having their annual Senior Luncheon for the seniors and their mothers.  I knew my mom would be at the beach and we had talked about her maybe flying in but, in the end, it wasn't going to work out.  I was still going to attend the luncheon no matter what because I wanted to be with my friends and it was important to me.

All week my friends kept asking me if I was going and I kept saying yes, yes I'll be there.  One of my friends said we could share her mom for the day and that they would pick me up before the luncheon.  I didn't think much of it when people were asking if I were going and figured it was the normal routine we have in making sure all of our friends will be wherever we are going.

The day of the senior luncheon finally arrived last Saturday and it started at 11 o'clock.  Of course I kept snoozing my alarm and my roommate, Brooke, finally came in my room after she woke up at 10 and asked if I was still going.  Again, I said yes and she quickly encouraged me to get up and get moving, so I did.  Right after I got out of bed I heard the doorbell ring and assumed it is just one of our friends.  Next thing I know my mom is walking in my room with her arms filled with luggage.  Talk about a sweet surprise!!  I hugged her and cried, then quickly explained that if I had known I would have cleaned my room!   

Apparently my mom had contacted my friends and they were all in on the surprise :)

Here I am at 21 years old and my mom still never ceases to amaze me.  I was so glad she was there with me for my senior luncheon and couldn't have asked for anything more.

Mom,

Not only do I recognize all that you do for me today, but everyday.  I know I don't say it enough but I love you and I appreciate all that you do for me.  Even when I've had a bad day you remind me of all that is good in my life and encourage me to push through with my head held high.  I can only hope and pray to be half the woman you are someday.

All my love,

Hannah Jane

 I hope every mother had a wonderful day today!